Literacy Curriculum Resource Teacher​/Reading Coach

Literacy Curriculum Resource Teacher (LCRT)/Reading Coach

Assignment:
Literacy Curriculum Resource Teacher (LCRT)/Reading Coach

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Florida Educator's certificate
• Three (3) years of successful experience in teaching
• Knowledge of curriculum and/or discipline program design, implementation and evaluation in the assigned area as reflected in job performance assessments
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

Additional Desired

Job Qualifications:

• Candidates holding Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification preferred

Primary Performance Responsibilities:

• Works with classroom teachers at school-base, for modeling of best practices lessons and providing professional development
• Learning Environment:
  Helps create an environment of literacy conducive to effective instruction
• Demonstrates an understanding of best practices in the areas of reading and encourages teachers to apply these before, during, and after reading
• Assists teachers in planning, sequencing, and scaffolding of instruction
• Demonstrates the ability to present reading as a process rather than a series of skills and encourages lifelong learning
• Assists in the administration and interpretation of reading progress monitoring and diagnostics
• Maintains and promptly submits accurate, completes, and correct records and required reports as required by law, by grant regulations, by district policy, and administrative regulations
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

Term:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

Appraisal:
Performance will be appraised annually by school administration in accordance with School Board policies

Pay Grade:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

General Qualifications for All Personnel:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources 426 School Street Sebring, FL ballc.fl.us Clearinghouse Information: